The new budget compact camera from Samsung, the PL200, retails for $180 and it comes with 14.2 megapixels, a 3.0-inch LCD screen and a 7X image stabilized zoom lens that goes from 31mm at wide angle to 217mm in telephoto.

The PL200 also shoots 720p HD video at 30 frames-per-second in H.264 format, which should give users three times more recording capacity than MJPEG video.

â€œThe PL200 is the ideal digital camera for those who value simplicity but also long for a more immersive digital imaging experience,â€ said Reid Sullivan, senior vice president of Mobile Entertainment Marketing, Samsung Electronics America. â€œWith the PL200, consumers can experience the versatility offered by more advanced digital cameras, along with a comprehensive suite of automatic controls, allowing them to step up to the next level of digital camera without stepping outside of their comfort zone.â€